About

Adriana Creanga is an Assistant Professor at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, serving in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences. Her role involves faculty responsibilities within the institution, contributing to the academic and clinical education of students. Specific details about her research focus, background, or key contributions are not provided on the page.

Research topics

• Medicine
• Dentistry
• Surgery
• Radiology
• Orthodontics
• Internal medicine
• Mathematics
• Nuclear medicine
• Pathology
• Anatomy

Selected publications

• A rare case of pleomorphic adenoma

  Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology · 2025-02-04

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• Vascular Leiomyoma of oral cavity: A case report in young male patient

  Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology · 2024-07-01 · 1 citations

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  Vascular Leiomyoma of the oral cavity is an uncommon benign soft tissue neoplasia arising from the tunica media of the smooth muscle cells. We reported a rare case of Vascular Leiomyoma involving the retromolar trigone area of a young man. A 24-year-old male presented with a slowly growing mass in the retromolar area, which was associated with pain and difficulty in opening of mouth and eating and drinking. A punch biopsy was taken and sent for histopathological examination which revealed a benign angiomatous lesion. The mass was excised, and the adjoining area was curetted. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of Vascular Leiomyoma. The immunohistochemistry of cells shows: alpha-smooth muscle (+); vimentin (+), Desmin, actin (+), and S100 (-). Angioleiomyomas are benign lesions, but malignant transformation is a possibility so careful histologic inspection is necessary to distinguish these lesions from their malignant counterpart.

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• Radiographic diagnosis of intraosseous neurovascular jaw lesions in pediatric patients: a review of the literature

  Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology · 2023-02-01

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• Effect of Mandible Phantom Inclination in the Axial Plane on Image Quality in the Presence of Implant Using Cone-Beam Computer Tomography

  Cureus · 2023-03-24 · 2 citations

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  Purpose To assess the effect of 30° phantom inclination on image quality in the presence of an implant using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and methods Three series of eight scans were taken and categorized by a range of 87-90 kVp and 7.1 mA, and 8 mA. For the first CBCT series, the phantom was placed on a flat plane. For the second series, the phantom was inclined at 30° in the axial plane. For the third series, inclined scans were re-oriented and included for statistics. In total, 24 scans were used for statistics. i.e., eight scans at three different planes (flat plane, inclined plane, and re-oriented inclined plane). All the images were analyzed for artifact and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) on ImageJ software. Results The inclination of the dry human mandible phantom by 30° reduces the artifact (p <0.05). However, the CNR was not affected by the phantom inclination. Conclusion The appropriate inclination of the head can significantly reduce the metal artifact in the presence of implants and thus improve the CBCT image quality for post-operative follow-up.

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• Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) Evaluation of Alveolar Bone Thickness and Root Angulation in Anterior Maxilla for Planning Immediate Implant Placement

  Cureus · 2023-04-20 · 5 citations

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  OBJECTIVE: This retrospective study aimed to measure the labial, palatal, mesial, and distal bone thickness around maxillary central and lateral incisors and canines and height from crest to apex, using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images and compare the results based on gender. The second objective of the study was to measure root angulation on CBCT images and its relation with the labial cortical thicknesses. Material and Methods: After the Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, a total of 140 CBCT volumes were included in this study according to the set criteria. On each scan, right-side maxillary central, lateral incisors, and canine were selected for the measurements. All the measurements were done at three levels at the alveolar crest (L1), mid-root (L2), and apical region (L3) for each tooth. Results: The Student's t-test was performed to compare the result of buccal, palatal, mesial, and distal bone thickness, angulation, and height of all subjects. Buccal alveolar bone thickness was minimum at the mid-root region, and the palatal bone thickness was minimum at the crestal region. The mesial bone thickness was minimum at the mid-root level, and distal bone thickness was minimum at the crest level. The available bone height was maximum at the lateral incisor and equal for the central incisor and canine. The canine was the most angulated tooth. CONCLUSION: Cone beam computed tomography is a reliable imaging modality to evaluate pre-surgical immediate implant sites and measure alveolar bone thickness. The canine was the most angulated tooth with more buccal alveolar bone thickness.

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• Novel modified quantitative index for cone-beam CT assessment of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw - comparative analysis with original index

  The Saudi Dental Journal · 2023-03-15 · 3 citations

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  Purpose: The main research goal was to address the critical need for an objective and quantitative index to describe the nature and extent of radiographic features of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) lesions and complement the descriptive radiographic interpretation of the lesion and its clinical assessment. Method and Materials: A retrospective review of MRONJ patients assessed at our institution was performed to compare the Composite Radiographic Index (CRI), identified from a prior scoping review, with a proposed modification, the Modified CRI index ('Mod-CRI'). The Mod-CRI index was weighted to assign a higher score for diffuse radiographic involvement of a given lesion, and delineated MRONJ lesions into those with 'high' and 'low' severity. Twenty-two MRONJ cases imaged with CBCT were retrospectively assessed with both CRI and Mod-CRI indices and the two indices were compared for their ability to quantitatively describe cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) radiographic features and complement the clinical staging of the MRONJ lesion. Results: There was a statistically significant association between increased clinical stage and higher mod-CRI score (p = 0.040). The Mod-CRI index sorted the patients who scored intermediate scores with the CRI (n = 15) into either the low (n = 8) or high categories (n = 7). Conclusion: The Mod-CRI index eliminated the ambiguous intermediate-category-scores in the previously published CRI index and provided greater clarity to the interpretation of a given index score. Adopting the Mod-CRI could improve MRONJ assessment and enhance communication between the radiologist and the clinician.

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• Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Progressive Condylar Resorption: A Case Report

  Cureus · 2023-03-16 · 1 citations

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  Progressive condylar resorption is a dysfunctional remodeling of the temporomandibular joint of unknown origin. It usually manifests in young girls and causes reduced ramus height, loss of condylar volume, steep mandibular angle, limited jaw motion, and pain. On magnetic resonance imaging, the condition is associated with anterior disc displacement with or without reduction. This article discusses imaging features of progressive condylar resorption that cause severe temporomandibular joint degenerative changes, emphasizing the careful evaluation of imaging changes of the temporomandibular joint in young female patients. The early diagnosis of progressive condylar resorption helps to reduce the further progression of the condition.

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• Vitamin D, periodontal disease, and tooth loss

  Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology · 2022-08-16

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• Accuracy and Reliability of CBCT Compared to Clinical Probing in Detection of Trifurcation Defects: An In Vivo Study

  BioMed Research International · 2022 · 8 citations

  • Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Orthodontics

  Background: . The included patients had both CBCT scans for maxillary molars and completed periodontal charts. Clinical examination consisted of probing and detection of vertical and horizontal furcation defects. These were measured and recorded. CBCT measurements were then evaluated using the linear measuring tool in Carestream imaging software (Carestream, Rochester, USA) and iCAT (Imaging Sciences, Hatfield, USA). These measurements of the CBCT images were then documented and compared to clinical findings. The two examiners were blinded to each other's measurements. Results: The most common tooth with a detected furcation defect was tooth #2 (31.7%), followed by tooth #15 (26.8%) and #3 (21.9%). The least common tooth with a detected furcation defect was #14 (19.5%). The mean values of buccal furcation for clinical and CBCT measurements were 3.01 mm and 2.6 mm, respectively. The measurements of mesial furcation were 2.5 mm and 2.2 mm for CBCT. The distal measurement of clinical examination was 2.7 mm and for CBCT was 2.44 mm. Conclusion: CBCT can be used as an adjunct to clinical furcation measurements and adds useful diagnostic information to assess trifurcation defects. In addition, CBCT limited field of view (FOV) can provide relatively high-resolution images at a reduced dose that is comparable to two-dimensional imaging.

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• Quantitative indices for cone-beam CT assessment of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw – a scoping review

  The Saudi Dental Journal · 2022-12-29 · 1 citations

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  Objectives: It is not unusual for Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) lesions that have similar clinical presentation and staging to have dissimilar radiographic extent of disease. The aim of this review was to explore the published scientific literature for quantitative indices that describe the cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) radiographic features of MRONJ lesions and assess their clinical utility. Method and Materials: A scoping review of the literature was performed to identify quantitative indices developed to describe the CBCT radiographic features of MRONJ lesions. Five electronic databases were included in the review: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Trip medical database, and Cochrane Library. Articles published from the year 2003 onward were included in the review. Results: 367 articles were initially included in the review. 39 abstracts were screened for full-text assessment. The scoping review yielded 12 full length articles with169 cases reported. The Composite Radiographic Index score (CRI score) was identified as the most meaningful index in published literature that attempted to quantify qualitative radiographic changes (Walton, Grogan et al. 2019). However, lesions with similar CRI scores that corresponded to intermediate severity (3-5) may be very dissimilar radiographically in both nature and extent of radiographic changes, undercutting its clinical value. Conclusion: The CRI index score was the only relevant index for cross-sectional (one-time) assessment of established MRONJ lesions (non-stage 0). This scoping review yielded several critical questions regarding the clinical significance and prognostic implications of various radiographic changes in MRONJ, thereby identifying focus areas for future research.

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Frequent coauthors

• Sonam Khurana

  New York University

  44 shared

• Pranav Parasher

  New York University

  18 shared

• Steven R. Singer

  16 shared

• Dhruv Khurana

  University of California, Los Angeles

  16 shared

• Steven RRRRR. Singer

  New York University

  16 shared

• Rutvi Vyas

  Semmelweis University

  16 shared

• Mel Mupparapu

  Penn Center for AIDS Research

  13 shared

• Marcel Noujeim

  10 shared

Education

• specialty degree and MS , Comprehensive Dentistry - OMR

  University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

  2012